Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Lancaster

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant to join the Lancaster and Morecambe Community Mental Health Team. This role involves working closely with two other Consultants and spending part of the time with the inpatient team. Applicants must have full GMC registration and be eligible for Specialist Registration. The post offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent peer support group

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC.
• Eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months.
• Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lancaster and Morecambe Community Mental Health Team.
• Collaborate with two other Consultant colleagues.

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register of the GMC

Section 12 Approved

Approved Clinician Status

Job description

Overview

The Lancaster and Morecambe Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is based at Victoria House in Morecambe. The postholder will work with this team for approximately 0.6 wte of this role, with the remaining 0.4 wte spent with the inpatient team at The Orchard, Lancaster. You would be joining two other Consultant colleagues.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status.
• Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexibility to consider enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).

Additional Information

• Applications from job share partners are welcome and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts.
• For posts requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, be aware of the DBS Code of Practice. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).
• LSCft is committed to celebrating difference and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. The Trust aims to be representative of the communities served.
• There are opportunities to develop in areas such as clinical supervision, medical education, and digital leadership, with support from an active Medical Education department.
• Excellent peer support group; study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years, or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants; relocation package available.

Notes

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